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Potato chips vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between potato chips and apple pie

  • Apple pie contains less vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and fiber than potato chips.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potato chips is 48% higher.
  • Apple pie has 20 times less potassium than potato chips. Potato chips have 1275mg of potassium, while apple pie has 65mg.
  • Apple pie is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index than apple pie.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +857.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1861.5%
Contains more IronIron +34.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +565.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +581.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +587.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +871.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1636.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1025%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.4%
Contains more FatsFats +214.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more WaterWater +2647.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +124.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +453.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Apple pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Apple pie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 2.198g 66%
Vitamin E 9.11mg 61%
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.038mg 48%
Fats 34.6g 11g 36%
Potassium 1275mg 65mg 36%
Saturated fat 10.96g 3.797g 33%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 3.2mg 31%
Copper 0.306mg 0.046mg 29%
Histidine 153mg 0.038mg 22%
Phosphorus 165mg 24mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 1.123mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Calories 536kcal 237kcal 15%
Magnesium 67mg 7mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 4.388g 14%
Fiber 4.8g 1.6g 13%
Manganese 0.44mg 0.182mg 11%
Sodium 8mg 266mg 11%
Folate 45µg 4µg 10%
Protein 7g 1.9g 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.16mg 8%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.119mg 6%
Carbs 52.9g 34g 6%
Iron 1.63mg 1.21mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.134mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.158mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 48.1g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.084mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Apple pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Potato chips
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.